money up in smoke
by Abra

Comment by h2:
good macro, well composed. Imagine a color version had more impact

money up in smoke
by Abra

Comment by Garry:
Nice detailed image. Unfortunately the smoke takes a definite second place behind the ciggy. Wish there was more smoke, less cigarette.

Bird of paradise
by Abra

Comment by RKT:
There's something so suicidal about being that close to the edge...I think that's why this really worked for me. It's unexpected, and I like that.

money up in smoke
by Abra

Comment by timfythetoo:
Simple and straightforward. Wish there was more defined smoke coming from the cig though.

money up in smoke
by Abra

Comment by tanguera:
Excellent macro. I would argue, however, that the smoke is a minor portion of the image.

money up in smoke
by Abra

Comment by klkitchens:
The cigarette itself is aces. The texture, the height, everything on it works. The smoke, albeit real I'm sure, looks fake to me. Like you took the pen tool and did a bit of a scribble. It distracts and it's supposed to be the star. Had the theme just been "Smoke" without the description of "where smoke plays a major role" I'd have scored this higher, because a cig is "a smoke" as well... but the description makes it clear that the burning smoke is what is to be the star. Anyway, it's still a great shot and it includes smoke, so I'm not saying DNMC, just that it could have been stronger. IMO.

money up in smoke
by Abra

Comment by Damon:
Nice texture on the paper...not alot of smoke though

Bird of paradise
by Abra

Comment by Neat:
I liked this but I have this thing about an subject being too close to the frame, you came mid pack, which is about right :)

Bird of paradise
by Abra

Comment by posthumous:
beautifully composed.

Bird of paradise
by Abra

Comment by Oz:
Great one. The cool blue contrasts the bright yellow of the bird nicely. 9